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Also check out Purcellville Tag Sale on the Ashburn Patch calendar

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Hello Ashburn! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Ashburn's own IIIB's Foundation supports breast cancer patients
  • Ashburn teacher charged after alleged student assault at Horizon Elementary
  • New court records tie Ashburn storage stop to Loudoun murder case

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Tag Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How Breast Cancer Support Networks in Northern Virginia Provide Care at Every Step (northernvirginiamag.com) — Ashburn residents facing breast cancer can tap into a strong local support network, including the Ashburn-based IIIB's Foundation, which provides comforting post-surgery gift baskets and volunteer connections. Alongside Inova and Virginia Cancer Specialists, regional programs offer nurse navigators, counseling, physical therapy, and survivorship guidance to help patients manage treatment, side effects, and everyday life across Northern Virginia.
   

• Teacher at Loudoun County elementary school charged, accused of assaulting student (washingtontimes.com) — Loudoun County deputies have charged Horizon Elementary teacher Valerie Bowen, an Ashburn resident, with assault and battery after an alleged incident involving a student at the Sterling school. She's been placed on leave while both the sheriff's office and Loudoun County Public Schools conduct investigations, with officials stressing student safety as their top priority.
   

• Husband who said his marriage ending was 'too much to bear' before killing his wife made list declaring exact day she needed to die: Cops (newsbreak.com) — Court documents in a Loudoun County murder case reveal investigators say suspect Roger Bradford stopped at an Ashburn storage facility to retrieve ammunition before his wife was fatally shot in Aldie. Authorities later arrested him in Pennsylvania and reportedly found a journal listing his wife and other potential targets, while the search continues for the weapon and her phone.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Give Kids the Gift of New Socks for Colder Weather —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch
  • If anyone has seen this cat it would be greatly appreciated if you contacted me by comment or direct message!
    She's been missing since September 25th and should hopefully still be around the Red Hill Rd area. Shes a black and white tuxedo cat with prominent… (Nextdoor Brambleton Brownstones)
  • Can we talk about what happens when school is closed?
    Because "What are we going to do today?" can quickly turn into "I'm bored!" Instead of another day of screens, binge snacking and hearing "There's… (Nextdoor Loudoun Valley II)
  • Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Ashburn. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Sterling. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashburn here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Herndon town manager fired after less than a year on the job (ffxnow.com)

Ok Ashburn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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